Ball dress
Clothes for Women
Inventory number
2019.12.11.24.CW.DR.C1948.US
Authors:
House of Irene (American, 1947-1970)
Irene LENTZ (American, 1901-1962)
Nan Duskin (American, 1927 - 1994)
Description
Irene's black and white ball gown in Hollywood style. The boned bodice made of ivory taffeta with black velvet straps, pointed at the waist and covered with French machine lace in the same tone, has the starched lace peplum, cut in the shape of leaves, a lace flower on the left side and a large black cotton velvet bow with long tails, it's rear fastened with a metal zipper; a skirt made of two layers of cotton tulle - ivory at the bottom, black on top. Ivory silk faille lining.
Materials
Silk
Tulle
Origin
circa 1948
United States